UWSP to go tobacco-free, indoors and out

9:28 PM,
Dec. 13, 2013

Zach Cummings, a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, takes a break from working on a paper to smoke outside of the Albertson Learning Resources Center. The university announced plans Friday to go tobacco-free by fall 2014.

Written by

Nathan Vine
Stevens Point Journal Media

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus will go completely tobacco-free, both indoors and out, by fall 2014.

UWSP Chancellor Bernie Patterson said Friday that the decision to eliminate smoking everywhere was made after surveys of students, staff and faculty members found them "overwhelmingly" in support of such a policy.

"UW-Stevens Point is known for sustainability and health consciousness," Patterson said. "This policy demonstrates our commitment to wellness, which is a major part of our strategic plan, A Partnership for Thriving Communities, and our Healthy ...